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Tudan Kening

Type Figure Region China Time 1124–1185 Also known as Tudan Kening、Tudan Hutuhu

Tudan Kening (1124–1185) was a renowned general and statesman of the Jin dynasty, of the Jurchen Tudan clan.…

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  1. 1124–1150Huining Prefecture · HarbinOf the Jurchen Tudan clan, he entered service under Xizong and was famed for martial valor. He successively served as prefect of Laizhou and Vice Minister of War, gradually entering the central government around Hailing Wang's usurpation.
  2. 1151–1160Yanjing · BeijingUnder Hailing he rose to Minister of War and Privy Councilor, directing preparations for the southern campaign. Between 1151 and 1160 he oversaw the construction of warships and training of the navy, making full preparations for the 1161 crossing of the Yangtze at Caishi.
  3. 1161–1185Eastern Capital, Liaoyang Prefecture · LiaoyangIn 1161, during Hailing Wang's southern campaign, he conspired with Wanyan Yong and others, rising at the Eastern Capital to enthroned Shizong. Under Shizong he served as Chancellor, jointly governing the court with Ulin'da Pucha Liangbi and others, and died in 1185 at the age of sixty-two.

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